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Le Corbusier Chairs

French, Swiss, 1887-1965

Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades.

A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.

Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics. The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation.

Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.

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Creator: Le Corbusier
Pair Modernist Bauhaus Art Deco Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of vintage Modernist, Bauhaus, or Art Deco Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs by Le Corbusier. Comprised of chrome plated tubular steel frames, spring seat platforms and back cross straps, black leather arm rest straps, and hair-on cowhide leather upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some worn areas in the hair on the seats and normal cracking in the arm straps, but they are intact. The chrome is in good condition. We have replaced a few of the springs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1970’s. Mooooooove over boring seating… We have an ASTONISHING pair of Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs by Le Corbusier!! They are absolutely stunning and comprised of minimalist chrome plated tubular steel frames, spring seat platform and back cross straps, black leather arm rest straps, and they feature a handsome brown, white, and black multicolored hair-on cowhide leather upholstery. IT. IS. BEAUTIFUL!!! The Le Corbusier Basculant LC1 Sling Chair is the best-known version of the reinterpretation of the British "officers chair"… and now they need to be YOUR chairs. A side note: The owner of our store personally knows that these were purchased pre-owned around 1977, so we know that these chairs were made prior to that date. Probably 1950-1970’s. Thonet was the original manufacturer in the 1930’s and in 1960 Cassina obtained those rights. So even though they are not marked they are most likely Thonet or Cassina. Either way, they are FABULOUS!!! The seats are ergonomic in design with a back angle creating supreme comfort and the clean lines establish a timeless appeal. This pair will blend in beautifully with your other Bauhaus or Art Deco style furnishings or they will make a bold statement on their own. They will be wonderful seating across from the sofa in the living room, as occasional seating in the family room, in your bedroom or dressing area, or facing the fireplace in the study. The captivating combination of the chrome plated tubular steel and the natural cowhide exude warmth and luxury while remaining stylish and functional. These chairs are EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! Le Corbusier was born in 1887 as Charles Edouard Jeanneret and is widely considered the most important Modernist chair designer in France. He began experimenting with furniture design in 1928 after seeing a model apartment designed by the architect Charlotte Perriland whom he invited to join his studio. His cousin Pierre Jeanneret also collaborated on many of his designs and Thonet was the first manufacturer of his designs in the 1930’s. Along with Walter Gropius, Mies Van der Rohe, and Theo Van Doesburg, Le Corbusier was considered the father of Modernism. He created a range of chairs that express his ideas with great sophistication. The Le Corbusier Basculant Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Le Corbusier Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Le Corbusier, Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Le Corbusier for Thonet mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 19 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The LC1 chair is a genuine classic of modern design, displaying the refined functional aesthetic that is the hallmark of Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand's work. Lightweight and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand LC1 Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand LC1 black leather lounge chair. chromed steel. By unknown manufacturer. Manufactured on the late 20t...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Chairs

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Metal

Le Corbusier LC, 14 Box Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
This stool is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a rare collectors item. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing a nonchalance. It is a beautiful piece that could be put i...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Teak

LC/BD, Stool / Authentic Stool by Le Corbusier and B. Doshi
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
This stool is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a rare collectors item. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing a nonchalance. It is finally a historical piece from an ...
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1650s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Le Corbusier Chairs

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Iron

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Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier LC4 Cowhide Leather Chaise Lounge Chair
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LC4 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
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Located in Saint Paul, MN
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Mid Century Modern Swedish Modern Set of 6 Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Modern set of 6 bentwood Dining chairs. Great minimalist design. Legs bolt on underneath with bentwood legs ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H x 17" W x 22" D x 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern swivel bar stools feature a vibrant salmon colored vinyl upholstery along with sturdy wrought iron hairpin legs. The stools possess a thick seat c...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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1960's Vintage Pair Le Corbusier LC1 Stendig Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
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Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand & Le Corbusier Grand Comfort Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
The minimalist and incredibly comfortable 'LC3' series chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Large and in-charge, the 'LC3 - Fauteuil Grand Confort...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Le Corbusier Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Black LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in London, GB
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Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy. All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair. Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base. Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
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Metal

Previously Available Items
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Black LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Now known as the 1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, the LC1 chair was originally introduced at the Salon d’Automne in 1929 by the designers Le Corbusier, P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Chairs

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Chrome

Pair Lc2 Armchairs, Le Corbusier by Cassina Circa 1980's
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Classic design, modernist chairs, petite model, Le Corbusier by Cassina. Our pair has a cognac brown leather and chrome finish frame wi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Pair of LC3 Grand Confort Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Kansas City, MO
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Set of 6 Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Perriand, Le Corbusier & Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Easily the most elegant piece of Bauhaus design, the LC7 was an immediate hit at the Salon d'Automne in 1929 where it formed part of a collection that Charlotte Perriand co-created w...
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Le Corbusier for Thonet Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Countryside, IL
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Le Corbusier for Cassina LC1 Armchair, Italy 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Le Corbusier LC1 chair for Cassina 1965 chrome-plated tubular steel frame supporting the sling seat and black leather armrests, seat and back in or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand LC1 Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand LC1 black leather lounge chair chromed steel. By unknown manufacturer. Manufactured, circa 1970. ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Metal

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Chairs

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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Pony Skin Lounge Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand Attributed LC1 Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage LC1 Le Corbusier Chair, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Roma, IT
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Modern Black Leather LC3 Corbusier Grand Modele Lounge Chair
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Located in Houston, TX
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Le Corbusier chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Le Corbusier chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Le Corbusier chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Le Corbusier were created in the mid-century modern style in south asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, and Palecek Furniture. Prices for Le Corbusier chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,361 and can go as high as £39,492, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £7,121.

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    Le Corbusier was an architect, furniture designer and city planner who is famous for designs that combined bold expression and function. He promoted open, efficient spaces and clean geometric forms. Find furniture designed by Le Corbusier and his collaborators on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, is famous for his work as an architect, city planner and designer who combined bold sculptural expressionism with functionality. Often referred to as the pioneer of progress-minded architecture, Le Corbusier is widely influential. His career spanned almost five decades, and his furniture is known to be refined and chic. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier’s style of design is known as brutalism and his furniture designs are minimalist and efficient. Many of his furniture pieces combine industrial design with comfort and warmth. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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